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Christmas Lights in Waddell, AZ
The top places to see Christmas lights in Waddell this season are Downtown and Sundance Park Holiday Walkthrough Experience (Nov 28 – Jan 1), World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3) and Desert Farm Lights. We've mapped 1 display in Waddell and 30 more nearby (10 home displays, 6 walk-thrus, 5 parades). 16 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Waddell (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Waddell: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Waddell?
Popular picks this season include Downtown and Sundance Park Holiday Walkthrough Experience (Nov 28 – Jan 1), World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (Nov 12 – Jan 3), Desert Farm Lights and Avondazzle Holiday Light Display. In all, 31 displays are mapped in and around Waddell, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Waddell?
Free options include Avondazzle Holiday Light Display, Desert Lights Festival (formerly Desert Farm Lights), Sparkling Surprise and Holidays on the Square. 16 of the 31 displays near Waddell are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Waddell?
Yes. World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale) (From $39.99 per car). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Waddell?
Yes. World of Illumination: Candy Rush (Glendale), Desert Farm Lights (Desert Lights Festival) and Westgate Tree Lighting and Holiday Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Waddell?
The earliest Waddell-area displays turn on Nov 12, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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